What they said

"It is a loss for the film industry of Hong Kong. He made great contributions to Hong Kong films and discovered many talents. He laid a sound foundation for Hong Kong films and is unmatched (in his contribution)."

Ng See-yuen, honorary president of the Hong Kong Film Directors' Guild

"There were many achievements, but if I had to choose one it would be the fact that he made Hong Kong film relevant in world cinema and made Hong Kong 'Hollywood East' when he built his film studio. He also, of course, had a major influence on TV with the establishment of TVB and was a great benefactor to education. It's hard to find a university in Hong Kong or the mainland where his name doesn't appear."

Stanley Rosen, professor of Chinese film and director of the East Asian Studies Center at the University of Southern California's College of Letters, Arts and Sciences

"When Mr Shaw visited the Beijing Film Academy in 1991 or '92, some of the teachers and students from the Class of 1990 put on a welcoming show for them. I performed a patter song and Yu Dong (now CEO of Bona Film Group) told a pingshu story. He gave us gift money, in accordance with Hong Kong custom, which we turned over to the school. He was over 80, but in high spirits."

Zhao Ningyu, film director and a professor at China Communications University

"Yifu, which literally means "easy gentleman", belied his true character as an enterprising and creative person, embodying many of the virtues of the Hong Kong people. All the buildings he donated will make future generations remember him, and the movies and TV shows he produced have made this world look better."

Shi Hang, cultural commentator

"He knew when to make an entry and when to exit. He was scrupulous in his business dealings and he relied heavily on Chinese tradition for inspiration."

Wei Junzi, Beijing-based film expert who specializes in Hong Kong cinema

Movie mogul Run Run Shaw, 107, dies in HK	Shaw remembered for his pioneering work in cinema